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Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:58:30 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.7This Feeling Track of the Day : Pretty Vicious ‘Move’http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/feeling-track-day-pretty-vicious-move/
http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/feeling-track-day-pretty-vicious-move/#respondTue, 14 Aug 2018 12:54:12 +0000http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/?p=77135Hyped up, chewed up, spat out, a familiar and well trodden music industry path looked set for ‘next big thing’ Pretty Vicious. Belief, balls and big tunes has seen them back from the brink. New single ‘Move’, the first from...

]]>Hyped up, chewed up, spat out, a familiar and well trodden music industry path looked set for ‘next big thing’ Pretty Vicious. Belief, balls and big tunes has seen them back from the brink. New single ‘Move’, the first from a long awaited debut album due to land early 2019, captures all the early excitement, swagger and attitude that made them such a hot prospect. Still all under 21 years old and newly signed to a legendary US label Big Machine, Pretty Vicious are set for a big future.

Live Dates

22 Aug Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes

23 Aug The Horn, St Albans

25 Aug Reading Festival

26 Aug Leeds Festival

]]>http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/feeling-track-day-pretty-vicious-move/feed/0Drenge release new song ‘Outside’, debut video for ‘Before The War Begins’ – listen and watch nowhttp://www.gigslutz.co.uk/drenge-release-new-song-outside-debut-video-war-begins-listen-watch-now/
http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/drenge-release-new-song-outside-debut-video-war-begins-listen-watch-now/#respondTue, 14 Aug 2018 12:21:41 +0000http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/?p=77145A resurgent Drenge today release their new song ‘Outside’ and debut a video for their recently released track ‘Before The War Begins’. Both songs are lifted from their forthcomingAutonomy EP, a new four track collection due for release on 5 October...

]]>A resurgent Drenge today release their new song ‘Outside’ and debut a video for their recently released track ‘Before The War Begins’. Both songs are lifted from their forthcomingAutonomy EP, a new four track collection due for release on 5 October in digital and vinyl formats via Infectious Music.

“Medicine, the justice system and bad architecture get the Drenge treatment,” say the band of ‘Outside’. “Whilst the rhythm section try to find some order amid all the ranting and discordant guitars.”

“For Before the War Begins we sent our research robot, DR3-NG3, to look for civilisation on a distant planet. We have been working on developing the robot over the past three years and this is his first intergalactic mission. Naturally, we’ve had to keep our work top secret to avoid being copied or beaten by other music industry space programmes, and we feel like the resulting video is worthwhile proof of our exciting work.”

]]>This year, to celebrate the U.K. Subs’ 40th anniversary, Edsel will release two comprehensive box sets, spanning one the greatest punk band’s remarkable career. To be in with a chance of winning a copy, complete the form below and answer the question correctly…

Founded in 1976 by frontman Charlie Harper, early on in their career the U.K. Subs set out to release an album for each letter of the alphabet, finally completing the task in 2017.

The Albums Volume 1 features the first 13 albums (A – M), plus two discs of non-album singles, b-sides and rare compilation tracks. 279 tracks in total. Four of the albums all charted in the UK album charts: Another Kind Of Blues (no.21), Brand New Age (no.18), Crash Course (No.8) and Diminished Responsibility (No.18). Engendered Species includes the song Down On The Farm, which was famously covered by Guns ‘n’ Roses on there Spaghetti Incident album.

Discs 14 and 15 in this superbly packaged set contain 58 non LP cuts, including the UK hit singles Stranglehold (No.26), Tomorrows Girls (No.28), She’s Not There (No.36), Warhead (No.30), Teenage (No.32), Party In Paris (No.37) and Keep On Runnin’ (No.41), plus the Independent Chart hits Countdown (No.8), Shake Up The City (No.13) and Another Typical City (No.11).

The Albums Volume 2 features the second half of the A-Z series (N – Z) and, as with Volume 1, it also comes with two discs of non-album singles, b-sides and rare compilation album tracks. 261 tracks in total.

These box sets are a must-have for any fan of this truly one-off band. In both box sets, each album is packaged in a 7” sleeve featuring a replica of its original front cover with each CD a picture disc, all bound together in a strong, hardback casing. Each box also contains a signed frame-able print by frontman Charlie Harper.

All the albums have been remastered so that the Subs have never looked or sounded better.

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]]>http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/competition-win-uk-subs-40th-anniversary-box-set/feed/0Listen to previously unreleased Joe Strummer song ‘Rose Of Erin’http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/listen-previously-unreleased-joe-strummer-song-rose-erin/
http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/listen-previously-unreleased-joe-strummer-song-rose-erin/#respondTue, 14 Aug 2018 09:47:01 +0000http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/?p=77137In celebration of Joe Strummer’s birthday on August 21st, Ignition Records are making available, for the first time, the unreleased song ’Rose of Erin’. Check it out below ’Rose of Erin’ is taken from the highly anticipated compilation ‘Joe Strummer 001,’ the first...

]]>In celebration of Joe Strummer’s birthday on August 21st,Ignition Records are making available, for the first time, the unreleased song ’Rose of Erin’. Check it out below

’Rose of Erin’ is taken from the highly anticipated compilation ‘Joe Strummer 001,’ the first anthology to span Joe Strummer’s career outside of his recordings with The Clash to be released 28th September.

’Rose of Erin’ originates from the unreleased soundtrack to the 1993 Sara Driver film, ‘When Pigs Fly’ (starring Marianne Faithfull). ’Rose of Erin’ is available now along with ‘It’s A Rockin’ World’ and ’London Is Burning,’ when you preorder the album digitally and from the online store. ‘Joe Strummer 001’ is available HERE

’Joe Strummer 001’ features 32 tracksand includes favourites from his recordings with the 101ers, The Mescaleros, his solo albums, soundtrack work plus 12 previously unreleased songs and is available on the following formats:

All the formats include tracks that have never appeared anywhere before as well as new remasters. Exclusive to all formats is an album of unreleased material including an early demo of ‘This Is England’ entitled ‘CzechoslovakSong/Where Is England,’ a solo demo of ‘Letsagetabitarockin’ recorded in Elgin Avenue in 1975, two outtakes from ‘Sid & Nancy, the over ten minute long Mick and Joe song U.S. North from 1986, the biographical and mythical recording ‘The Cool Impossible’ and ‘London Is Burning’ one of the last songs Joe recorded.

The archiving of this material and compiling of ‘Joe Strummer 001’ was overseen by Joe’s widow Lucinda Tait and compilation producer and art director Robert Gordon McHarg III. All tracks were restored and mastered by Grammy Award winner Peter J. Moore at the E. Room in Toronto Canada.

The hypnotic, magnetic combination of Alan Mcgee protege Tess Parks and former Brian Jonestown Massacre man Anton Newcombe is a potent one. The duo release their second album on October 12 with lead track, the swirling, epic ‘Right On’ perfectly showcasing their enchanting mix of Tess and Anton’s musicianship and style.

]]>http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/feeling-track-day-tess-parks-anton-newcombe-right/feed/0Beak> announce UK tour dateshttp://www.gigslutz.co.uk/beak-announce-uk-tour-dates/
http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/beak-announce-uk-tour-dates/#respondMon, 13 Aug 2018 15:08:57 +0000http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/?p=77123Beak> have announced a UK tour which will see them take their third album ‘>>>’ on the road shortly after its release. The November UK tour follows on from a handful of shows with the Oh Sees and a two-week long tour...

]]>Beak> have announced a UK tour which will see them take their third album ‘>>>’ on the road shortly after its release. The November UK tour follows on from a handful of shows with the Oh Sees and a two-week long tour in the US. See full list of shows below.

Their eagerly awaited album will be released on September 21st on Invada Records/Temporary Residence. Listen to the single ‘Brean Down’ below

]]>http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/beak-announce-uk-tour-dates/feed/0The best new bands in… Birminghamhttp://www.gigslutz.co.uk/best-new-bands-birmingham/
http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/best-new-bands-birmingham/#respondMon, 13 Aug 2018 14:53:42 +0000http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/?p=75957The second city gets a lot of stick. From outsiders mocking the accent, to constantly being asked about relations to the Peaky Blinders, Birmingham deserves more love. People forget it gave inspiration for The Lord of the Rings, has more...

]]>The second city gets a lot of stick. From outsiders mocking the accent, to constantly being asked about relations to the Peaky Blinders, Birmingham deserves more love.

People forget it gave inspiration for The Lord of the Rings, has more canals than Venice and gave birth to Cluedo. But better than that, its music scene can rival any other city.

In the ‘70s we had Ozzy Osbourne beheading chickens in the name of metal, and then the noughties saw Mike Skinner push things forward with The Streets. The name may have been ridiculous, but even the 2013 B-Town era helped Brum make a good name for itself once again. Everyone was lovesick for Peace and letting Swim Deep make their suns shine.

It’s not just the big names Birmingham has to be proud of though. The city has some of the best new talent to offer. Here are some of the acts you need to check out…

Exhailers

Who: Disjointed, fuzzy alt-rock that skits in and out of normalityFor Fans Of: The Wytches, WandBest Track: New Boy

]]>http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/best-new-bands-birmingham/feed/0Iceage reveal new flower art-inspired video for ‘Under The Sun’ and new London show detailshttp://www.gigslutz.co.uk/iceage-reveal-new-flower-art-inspired-video-sun/
http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/iceage-reveal-new-flower-art-inspired-video-sun/#respondMon, 13 Aug 2018 14:47:12 +0000http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/?p=77116Iceage have revealed their latest video for ‘Under The Sun’, featuring flower art from Makoto Azuma. This is also accompanied by the announcement of a special London performance set for December. The video was filmed in Tokyo during their Opening...

]]>Iceage have revealed their latest video for ‘Under The Sun’, featuring flower art from Makoto Azuma. This is also accompanied by the announcement of a special London performance set for December.

The video was filmed in Tokyo during their Opening Nights residency, which saw the band collaborate with their favourite artists. Makoto Azuma created the flower sculptures especially for the band, as part of his installation series titled ‘Crazy Garden x Iceage’.

‘Under The Sun’ is taken off Iceage’s fourth album Beyondless. It follows singles ‘Pain Killer’, ‘The Day The Music Dies’ and ‘Catch It’.

Iceage will also be playing a special show at London’s Hackney Arts Centre in December.

The performance will take place on December 7, and see the Danish group opened by Helm and Astrid Sonne. Set design will be in the safe hands of scenographer Christian Friedlander.

The date will follow on from their UK tour scheduled for next month. They’re due to stop off in Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Dublin, Cardiff, Manchester and Brighton. Full dates are below.

]]>http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/iceage-reveal-new-flower-art-inspired-video-sun/feed/0ALBUM REVIEW: Miles Kane ‘Coup De Grace’http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/album-review-miles-kane-coup-de-grace/
http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/album-review-miles-kane-coup-de-grace/#respondMon, 13 Aug 2018 07:51:07 +0000http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/?p=77066It’s been a long 5 years, and two weeks in the making… reawakening guitar music, Miles Kane is back and more wired than ever before. His Album “Coup De Grace” brings back the familiar yet matured riffs, injected by intergalactic...

]]>It’s been a long 5 years, and two weeks in the making… reawakening guitar music, Miles Kane is back and more wired than ever before. His Album “Coup De Grace” brings back the familiar yet matured riffs, injected by intergalactic 80’s tones and sweetened emotions.

‘Too Little Too Late’ commences the album, a memorable song which fans will recognise, already being released as a single. This track is sure to elevate the crowd during his November 2018 UK tour, with quickly paced riffs immediately kicking off the track. It is clear that while recording the album, Kane was having just as much fun as his recent Instagram stories, jamming the new tunes with his band.

It is then slowed down slightly for ‘Cry On My Guitar’, where some American influences are present in the lyrics. Accompanied by haunting and elongated guitar notes and his “sha la la la la’s”‘; each catchy verse merges with one another. ‘Loaded’, fitted with equally addictive material and guitar work, draws to the poetical lyrics throughout. This track was co-written by Jamie T and Lana Del Rey, who without a doubt have had an impact on the lyrical sensation.

More co-work with Del Rey was originally meant to be included in the album, to which Kane said “I wanted the new album to be wild, very lively. Some of the songs I wrote were slow ballads – they were quite John Lennon-y. That includes other songs I wrote with Lana. I’m still proud of the songs, but they didn’t work for this album”.

‘Cold Light Of The Day’ positively contrasts and vibes the album up with the tempo, quick lyrics and minor chord sequences merged The Fall-inspired yelps. There seems to be a pattern with speeding and slowing, adding to the full-blown musical experience of the album.

Clear Bowie inspirations coexistst with Kane’s wit and cosmic keyboard involvements; followed by soothingly slower lines and simultaneously smoothly played instruments. These Bowie influences are ever present in the album title song, ‘Coup De Grace’, which transmits an 80’s essence in its entirety, be it the distanced vocals or electronically infused riffs. The ridiculously addictive chorus will guarantee to be stuck to your head all day.

‘The Wrong Side of Life’ is again a slower number, though Kanes’ vocals takes a solo lead. Again, this seems to be a little more 80’s inspired in comparison to other album songs. Drums, seemingly out of time, add a quirky vibration to the title before accompaniments draw the song to an end. The quirkiness continues in the following track, ‘Something to Rely On’, with its chorus being yet another good feeling track to add to the masterpiece album.

Despite Kane’s absence from the solo material, with the release of this album, it is safe to say he is back, and better than before. His lyrical and vocal development is soaring sky high. This break alongside Bowie the influence of working with Arctic Monkeys’ frontman and fast friend, Alex Turner, has moulded the album into a work of art. One that definitely needs to be given attention, by everyone, everywhere.

]]>http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/album-review-miles-kane-coup-de-grace/feed/0This Feeling Track of the Day : Sauce ‘Magick Trick’http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/feeling-track-day-sauce-magick-trick/
http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/feeling-track-day-sauce-magick-trick/#respondSun, 12 Aug 2018 15:18:03 +0000http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/?p=77104Sauce return with their second 2018 instalment of groove-laden psychedelic rock n’ roll. Produced and engineered by in-demand producer Alex Greaves (Avalanche Party, Honey Moon, Bloc Party) ‘Magick Trick’ it is another step in the right direction for the Manchester quartet...

]]>Sauce return with their second 2018 instalment of groove-laden psychedelic rock n’ roll. Produced and engineered by in-demand producer Alex Greaves (Avalanche Party, Honey Moon, Bloc Party) ‘Magick Trick’ it is another step in the right direction for the Manchester quartet whose hard work is beginning to pay off.